Suzy Deering is a non-traditional marketing leader with a track record across top brands and industries. She is the founder of The Grit Advisory, helping companies unlock growth through brand and purpose. Suzy also serves as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey, guiding marketing strategy across industries. Previously, she was Global CMO at Ford, leading digital and go-to-market efforts across gas and electric vehicle divisions. Before Ford, she was Global Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at eBay, CEO of Moxie, and held senior roles at Verizon Wireless and Disney. She serves on the boards of PODS and Western Union and advises early-stage tech ventures. Suzy has been recognized by AdAge, Business Insider, and AdWeek, and is a former “Working Mother of the Year.” A University of Georgia alumna, she is Executive-in-Residence at the University of South Carolina. Suzy lives in Bluffton, SC, with her husband, two grown children, and three dogs.